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An interested party files a complaint and the clerk issues a summons to the lienor to show cause. How long does the lienor have?

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D) 20 days after service of the summons

Section 713.21(4) has the clerk issue a summons requiring the lienor to show cause within 20 days after service why the lien should not be enforced by action or vacated and canceled of record. This is a different and shorter clock than the 60-day notice of contest under s. 713.22(2).

Answer Options
A
30 days after service of the summons
B
60 days after service of the summons
C
10 days after service of the summons
D
20 days after service of the summons

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 713.21(4) has the clerk issue a summons requiring the lienor to show cause within 20 days after service why the lien should not be enforced by action or vacated and canceled of record. This is a different and shorter clock than the 60-day notice of contest under s. 713.22(2).

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